What: First Lady Jill Biden announced *another* $500 million for women’s health research at the Clinton Global Initiative, in addition to the commitments the White House has already outlined with the Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
Why it matters: “The Defense Department money will fund research on conditions such as ovarian cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries and how they impact women differently.”
Source: The Hill
At one point during the campaign RFK Jr. backed a national abortion ban, and he regularly spreads debunked conspiracies about childhood vaccines.
An analysis of over 18,000 adults found that signs of sleep apnea are correlated with a higher chance of having dementia, especially among women.
Anti-abortion groups aren’t thrilled about his nomination, and they are demanding that he commit to hiring anti-abortion leaders at HHS and publicly commit to antiabortion policies during his confirmation hearings.
The increased risk was particularly linked to gynecological cancers.
Last year, the same agency got fierce criticism for saying menopausal woman should get talk therapy
Researchers found postpartum depression more than doubled, going from 9% in 2010 to 19% in 2021.
Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid–the country’s massive health insurance programs for the elderly and lower-income adults and children.
The head of Donald Trump’s transition team was on CNN last night, and he spent a lot time praising RFK Jr.’s debunked theories that childhood vaccines cause autism.
Skincare brand Drunk Elephant has recalled some products due to contamination concerns, after ingredients were mixed up in several items.
A federal judge struck down Wyoming’s abortion ban, ruling it unconstitutional and granting access to abortion in the state.
Advances in neonatal care now make it possible to save extremely premature babies, some born as early as 22 weeks.
Actress Florence Pugh discussed living with PCOS and endometriosis, and her decision to freeze her eggs at 27 years old.
70% did not associate using marijuana with any negative side effects, even though it can be associated with preterm labor and low birth weight
This is a story that captures the moral challenges and nuance that arise when you mix the law and pregnancy.
A study published in JAMA found cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with immediate risks, such as low birth weight and preterm birth.
What: The New York Times combs through VP Kamala Harris’ record on abortion from her days as a prosecutor, finding an “unwavering conviction” that women
Reproductive rights groups are not ready to embrace compromises on abortion, IVF, and birth control access, arguing that they could harm access to reproductive care.
One organization got requests for 5,000 pills in less than 12 hours. They typically ship 9,000 pills in an entire month.
Sharing the stories of women who have had fibroids removed without pain medication or endometriosis symptoms ignored for years.
There were millions of people who voted against abortion bans *and* FOR the man who put those bans in motion.